Indians option Hagadone to Clippers

The Cleveland Indians optioned relief pitcher Nick Hagadone to the Clippers today - his fifth
ride this season on the shuttle run between Progressive Field and Huntington Park.

The Indians optioned the left-hander to the Clippers on April 2 and recalled him on
April 12. He was optioned again on May 1 and recalled on May 6. Hagadone's control hasn't been good
in Cleveland where he has a 7.20 earned run average in 13 outings.

He has walked 10 in 10 innings and given up eight earned runs. In Columbus, Hagadone has
been sharper. He is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA in four games.

The move left the Indians with 24 players. They will add someone before Friday's home game
against Seattle.

The Clippers are in Syracuse for a 7:05 game tonight against the Chiefs. Carlos Carrasco (1-0,
1.88) is starting for Columbus against Yunesky Maya (1-4, 5.70).

Carrasco reached a season-high 92 pitches over five innings n his last start but didn't get a
decision in a 3-1 win over Rochester. Prior to that game, he had topped out at 78. He has not
gone beyond six innings.

The Clippers return home Saturday night for a 7:05 game against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. New York
Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain is expected to be with the RailRiders on an injury rehab
assignment.